Clare Cronin
Kinsale
Summary
I am an ambitious accounting student at University College Cork, with experience in sailing instructing, retail and a recent Internship at Xeinadin. These roles have strengthened my teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills. I am eager to apply my academic knowledge in a professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Assistant
Cooleez Kid's
Kinsale
07.2023 - Current
- Employed by Sharon Cooley, working part time on the weekends and during the summer as a shop assistant at Cooleez kid's clothes shop in Kinsale.
- Responsible for opening and closing the shop, making sure it is clean and tidy while caring for customers' needs and wants.
- Customer service responsibilities include warmly greeting customers, answering any queries they may have and helping them pick out gifts, presents or clothes for friends or family members.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills from working in this industry.
- Skills continue to grow when dealing with diverse types of customers.
Advanced Sailing Instructor
Kinsale Yacht Club
Kinsale
07.2020 - Current
- Instruct children aged from 8-15 years old during the summer at Kinsale Yacht Club.
- Started off as an assistant helper and went on to obtain Dinghy boat Instructor qualifications.
- Furthered qualifications to become an Advanced sailing instructor in 2024.
- Responsible for planning and delivering sailing lessons while ensuring a fun, educational and safe environment for young children.
- Able to adapt to challenges.
- Strengthened teamwork and communication skills from working with other instructors and interacting with children and parents, having to address concerns and providing feedback.
Intern
Xeinadin
Clonakilty
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Completed a four-week internship with Xeinadin in Clonakilty.
- Gained valuable insight into different accounting software to assist with data entries and analysis.
- Assisted in preparing VAT returns and gained practical experience in tax compliance and financial record-keeping.
- Developed Interpersonal and Analytical Skills.
- Experience helped communicate in a professional setting.
Education
BSc - Accounting
University College Cork
09.2025
Leaving Certificate -
Kinsale Community School
01.2023
Volunteer Experience
- Oppie Nationals, Volunteer, Kinsale, Co. Cork, On and offshore shore for water-based aid.
- Kinsale GAA Club, Assistant Coach, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Football and hurling summer camp programmes.
Hobbies and Interests
- Have Played Ladies Football with Kinsale GAA Club from a young age. Through this I have developed a strong sense of teamwork, community and have built lasting friendships.
- I am an active member of Kinsale Yacht Club. I started off doing summer camps at a young age that I now instruct. I love being out on the water learning and developing new skills.
- Took up social Hockey this year at UCC. Have played a lot of sports from a young age and enjoy trying something new that I haven’t done before.
- Have done a variety of Dance styles from 3 years old with Lucy French School of Dance. Started off doing ballet and now also do styles of contemporary and Hip-hop.
- Member of Kinsale Tennis Club. Go to club nights and participate in club and open competitions. It's a great way for me to meet new people and socialise.
Accomplishments
- Completed sailing level's 1 up to Adventure.
- Advanced Instructor Qualifications.
- Advanced foundation and grade 8 in RAD ballet grades.
Other Infomation
- Full Driving Licence obtained in 2022.
- PowerPoint cert qualifications.
- Completed first aid course.
- Completed garda vetting.
- Completed Gaisce.
References
Available on request
Timeline
Intern
Xeinadin
05.2025 - 06.2025
Shop Assistant
Cooleez Kid's
07.2023 - Current
Advanced Sailing Instructor
Kinsale Yacht Club
07.2020 - Current
BSc - Accounting
University College Cork
Leaving Certificate -
Kinsale Community School